LG AP300AWFA Owner's manual

MFL71724104

Rev.03_121020

www.lg.com

Owner’s Manual

Wearable Air Purifier

AP300A Series

ENGLISH

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the

appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual may contain images or content

different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the

manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................3

UNPACKING ......................................................................7

Components................................................................................7

Appliance Overview ...................................................................8

ASSEMBLY .........................................................................9

Installing the PuriCare Filters ...................................................9

Assembling the Face Guard ...................................................10

Installing the Inner Cover .......................................................11

CHARGING ..................................................................... 12

Charging the Battery ..............................................................12

Checking Remaining Battery Level .......................................12

OPERATION .................................................................... 14

Turning Product On and Adjusting Fan Speed .......................14

Wearing and Using the Product ...........................................15

MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 16

Filter Replacement................................................................... 16

Maintaining the Face Guard ..................................................17

Cleaning the Product ..............................................................18

Cleaning the Exhaust Unit .....................................................18

Maintaining the Ear Straps ....................................................19

Washing the Portable Pouch ................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 20

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 21

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your

appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.

These words mean:

WARNING

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instruc-

tions.

CAUTION

You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to

reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what may happen if the instructions

are not followed.

WARNING STATEMENTS

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury

to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the

following:

While Using the Product

Avoid doing any of the following:

• This product is an Air Purifier that protects the respiratory organs from

harmful particulate substances such as yellow dust and fine dust. Do not

use this product for other purposes.

• Do not use the product in a poorly ventilated area where oxygen is not

continually supplied.

• To avoid the risk of infection, do not share the product with other users

or transfer use to another person.

• Do not use or charge the product when it is wet. If the product has been

submerged, stop using the product and contact an LG Electronics Cus-

tomer Information Center.

• Do not use or store firearms, combustibles or inflammables near the

product.

• Do not disassemble or damage the product, battery or parts. Do not use

the product if the product, battery or any part has been damaged.

• Do not use disinfectants and/or sterilizers on any part of the product.

• Do not exercise strenuously while wearing the product.

Observe all of the following:

• If you experience respiratory discomfort while using the product, discon-

tinue use and consult a physician, if needed.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-

sion or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

• Do not operate this product while driving.

• If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke

coming from the appliance, discontinue use immediately, and contact an

LG Electronics Customer Information Center.

• Repair or immediately replace all power cords that have become frayed

or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along its length or at either end.

• The appliance must only be supplied at safety extra low voltage corre-

sponding to the marking on the appliance.

• Do not allow foreign substances such as water, coffee, or soft drinks to

enter the product.

• Dispose of the packing materials safely so as to keep them out of the

reach of children.

While Storing the Product

Avoid doing any of the following:

• Do not place the product near a car window where it is exposed to direct

sunlight or on top of an electric pad or heater.

• Do not place the product near humid areas such as saunas, swimming

pools, or bathrooms.

• Do not store the product in a place where there is a lot of salt.

Battery Safety

Avoid doing any of the following:

• This product uses an integrated battery. Do not separate or replace the

battery. If the battery is faulty, the product and charging accessories

should be replaced by an authorized LG service provider.

CAUTION STATEMENTS

CAUTION

• To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or

damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

While Using the Product

Avoid doing any of the following:

• Do not use strong detergents or solvents to clean the product.

• Do not wear the product in the rain.

• Do not apply excessive impact to the product.

Observe all of the following:

• Do not place obstacles around the air inlet of the product.

• If you experience skin problems while using the product, stop using it and

consult a doctor.

UNPACKING

Components

Main unit

Face guard and

face guard frame

PuriCare Filters (2EA) Inner cover

(10EA)

Strap Extender Charging cable Portable pouch

Appliance Overview

Front View

Filter case

Power button/battery

indicator light

Air inlet

Ear strap

Rear View

Respiratory sensor

Air inlet

Face guard

Exhaust unit

Charging unit

Installing the PuriCare Filters

Separate the filter cases from the product.

• Pull the filter cases at the spots marked in Figure 1 above to separate the

cases from the product.

Insert the PuriCare Filters into the filter cases with the arrow on the

PuriCare Filters facing up.

Align the filter cases with the grooves at the front of the product and

press the cases in until they click into place.

• Make sure to align the filter cases correctly before reassembling. The LG

PuriCare logo is on the right filter case.

NOTE

• Do not press the center of the PuriCare Filters too hard when installing the

filter. Doing so may lead to the filter blocking the air inlet.

• Pay attention to the direction indicated by the arrow on the filter when install-

ing the PuriCare Filter. Otherwise, product performance may be degraded.

– The horizontal or vertical direction of the PuriCare Filter does not affect

product performance.

• Ensure the product is turned off before replacing the filter.

• Make sure that the PuriCare Filters are installed before using the product. Do not

use the product without the filters in place.

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Filter caseFilter case

Left Left

filter casefilter case

Right Right

filter casefilter case

ASSEMBLY

Assembling the Face Guard

Insert the 2 hooks at the bottom of the face guard frame into the face

guard.

Snap the tabs at the top of the face guard into the grooves at the top of the face

guard frame. If assembled properly, the tabs should protrude slightly from the top

of the frame.

Slide the two hooks at the bottom of the assembled face guard into the

slots at the bottom of the product. Attach the 2 metal pieces at the top

of the face guard to the magnets on the top of the product.

CAUTION

If the face guard frame and the face guard are not assembled properly, the

product performance may degrade due to leakage.

Face guard frameFace guard frame

MagnetsMagnets

Face guardFace guard

Metal piecesMetal pieces

HooksHooks

Installing the Inner Cover

Remove 1 inner cover from the inner cover packaging.

Align the inner cover with the top and bottom as shown, and insert it

into the face guard.

1 2

CAUTION

Do not use the Air Purifier without the inner cover installed. Without the inner

cover installed, moisture from your breath could enter the Air Purifier and cause

it to fail.

Inner cover Inner cover

insertion insertion

locationlocation

TopTop

BottomBottom

Charging the Battery

This product has a built-in battery. Charge the battery fully before using the

Air Purifier by connecting the USB cable to an AC adapter.

The adapter is sold separately.

• The battery will begin charging when the USB cable is connected from the

product to an electrical outlet. The charging status indicator is located on

the Power button.

Indicator light color/status Description

Green light Charging completed

Red light Charging in progress

Checking Remaining Battery Level

The LED indicators on the Power button show the remaining battery level.

Indicator light color/status Remaining battery level

Green light More than 70 %

Orange light Over 15 % ~ Below 70 %

Blinking red light Below 15 %

• When the battery level is at 15 %, the product will chime 3 times twice.

– If the fan speed indicator alarm coincides with the battery alarm, the fan

speed alarm will sound first, followed by the battery alarm.

• Only the charging status can be checked during charging.

CHARGING

CAUTION

• The appliance must only be supplied at safety extra low voltage correspond-

ing to the marking on the appliance from an AC adapter (5 V, 1.8 A). The AC

adaptor should be purchased separately. Using an unapproved charger may

cause failure or variation in the charging time.

• This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable.

• Charge the battery at temperatures ranging between 10 ℃ ~ 40 ℃.

Charging the battery at temperatures outside this range may reduce

battery life or increase the charging time, and charging may be sus-

pended for safety reasons.

• The recommended temperature range for operation is -20 °C ~ 50 °C.

Operating outside of this range may shorten the run time and the

battery life.

• Charging from the USB port in a vehicle or computer may be slower or

cause product failure.

NOTE

• It takes approximately 2 hours for a full charge.

• With a fully charged battery, the run time for the product is approximately

4 hours in High, 6 hours in Medium, and 8 hours in Low.

• Charging times and run times may vary depending on the condition of the

battery and the product.

• The run time of the product will decrease gradually over the useful life of

the battery. Eventually, the battery will need to be replaced.

• The product ships with the battery not fully charged. Charge the battery

fully before using the product for the first time.

Turning Product On and Adjusting Fan Speed

Press the Power button to turn the product on. Change the fan speed to suit

your requirements.

• Press the Power button once to turn the product on with the fan speed set

to Low. Press the Power button repeatedly to adjust the fan speed from

Low > Medium > High > Off.

• When the fan speed is changed, chimes sound to indicate each level.

– Low (1 chime): Use while seated.

– Medium (2 chimes): Use while walking at a normal rate.

– High (3 chimes): Use while walking quickly.

– Off (long chime)

NOTE

• If the product is not being used, it will turn off automatically after 30

seconds.

OPERATION

Power buttonPower button

Wearing and Using the Product

With the inside of the product facing you, the charging unit should be on

the right side.

Holding the product in place, slide the ear straps around your ears. Pull on

the ends of the ear straps to adjust the length and keep the product in

place over your nose and mouth.

If you find the ear straps uncomfortable, use the strap extender to

reduce the tension around your ears.

• Attach the strap extender so that the LG PuriCare logo and the hooks face out.

• Adjust the ear straps as needed to keep the Air Purifier comfortably

in place.

Press the Power button to operate the Air Purifier.

NOTE

• Before wearing the Air Purifier, check the battery status. Refer to Checking

Remaining Battery Level for details.

• If the inner cover is dirty, replace it with a new one. Refer to Installing the

Inner Cover for details.

• If the face guard is dirty, wash it. Refer to Maintaining the Face Guard for

details.

• When you are not using the product, store it in the portable pouch.

• If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,

separate the charging cable from the product before storing.

• You can purchase a new face guard, face guard frame, strap extender and

ear straps by calling an LG Electronics Customer Information Center or

visiting the www.lg.com website.

2 3

Charging unitCharging unit Ear strapEar strap

Strap extenderStrap extender

Filter Replacement

Component Replacement Period and Method

PuriCare Filter

Replacement period: 1 month

(based on 10 hours use a day)

Replace the filters when they become dirty. See the

Installing the PuriCare Filters section.

Inner cover

Replacement period: Disposable

(Varies depending on level of activity.)

Replace the inner cover when it becomes dirty. See the

Installing the Inner Cover section.

NOTE

• Do not wash the filter with water. Doing so damages the filter.

• The filter replacement period may vary depending on the operating

environment.

• Purchase new filters by calling an LG Electronics Customer Information

Center or visiting the www.lg.com website.

MAINTENANCE

Maintaining the Face Guard

Separating the Face Guard

Separate the face guard frame from the product by pulling on the top of the face guard.

Cleaning the Face Guard

Separate the face guard and the face guard frame after separating

them from the product. Wipe them with a swab or soft cloth soaked

in alcohol, or rinse them in clean water.

• Use a mild detergent if needed for stubborn soil.

Dry the face guard completely after cleaning and reassemble it on the Air

Purifier.

CAUTION

If the face guard becomes stained by cosmetics, wipe it with a tissue and wash

it with clean water immediately after use.

• Stains from some cosmetics may be difficult or impossible to remove even if

the face guard is washed immediately after use.

NOTE

• The face guard and face guard frame may be disassembled for easier clean-

ing. See Assembling the Face Guard for instructions.

• For best results, clean the face guard after each use.

Cleaning the Product

Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the surface of the product clean.

• Do not allow water to get inside the product. Doing so could cause product

failure, fire, or electric shock.

Cleaning the Exhaust Unit

Wipe the exhaust unit with a cotton swab soaked with water or alcohol and

then wipe it dry using a dry cotton swab.

NOTE

• For best results, clean the exhaust unit after each use.

Maintaining the Ear Straps

Replacing the Ear Straps

Fold the ear straps and ear strap hooks toward the inside of the product.

Lift one side of the ear strap hook up to separate the ear strap.

To assemble new ear straps, fold the ear strap hooks toward the inside

of the product and slide the ends of the ear straps into the grooves in

the ear strap hooks.

Cleaning the Ear Straps

If the ear straps become dirty, separate them from the product and wash

them in water and a mild detergent.

Allow the ear straps to dry completely before reassembling.

CAUTION

Do not expose the ear straps to direct sunlight for long periods (over 72 hours)

or they can become discolored.

Washing the Portable Pouch

If the portable pouch becomes dirty, have it dry cleaned.

CAUTION

Washing the portable pouch with water may damage its surface and cause

deformation.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms Solution

The appliance does

not operate.

• The battery is discharged or needs to be replaced.

See Charging the Battery.

• The ambient temperature is too high or too low.

Check the ambient temperature.

Fan is noisy even on

the lowest speed.

• The PuriCare Filters are clogged with dirt and

need to be replaced. The filter replacement period

may vary depending on the nature of particular

operating environments.

The appliance does

not charge.

• The charger and the charging terminal are not

connected. Reconnect the charger to the charging

terminal.

• There is foreign material on the charging terminal.

Clean off the foreign material with a soft, dry

cloth.

The product turns off

earlier than expected.

• The battery is not fully charged. See Charging the

Battery for instructions.

Abnormal smells ema-

nate from the product.

• The PuriCare Filters are dirty and need to be

replaced. The frequency of filter replacement

depends on the usage environment.

• The inner cover is dirty and needs to be replaced.

• The face guard needs to be cleaned.

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